Gas prices cross a familiar threshold

Gas prices cross a familiar threshold

July 20, 2026 · 7 min

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The episode discusses the rise in gas prices due to renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran, alongside topics on Nvidia's stock and AI.

We're more than a week into renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran after the ceasefire collapsed. The escalation is starting to show up at the gas pump, sending prices up to more than $4 a gallon, according to AAA. That’s 13 cents a gallon more than we were paying last week. The average price a year ago? Was $3.14 a gallon. Also: an Nvidia stock sell-off and changing conversations around AI. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter . Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future. Stories featured in this episode: Why Nvidia briefly lost its crown as the world's most valuable company How to approach the AI revolution

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